This patient from Long Beach, Los Angeles sought help at the Dr. U Skin Clinic for eliminating a keloid cyst growth behind his right earlobe. The cluster of tissue had developed from a piercing and became quite large and noticeable. Due to treatment injections, an embedded cyst had developed within the keloid. Surgery was the…
This patient from Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles had a rare combination of conditions affecting her earlobes. She had a tear and keloid combination on her left ear. Additionally, she on her right earlobe a keloid on the ear plate fold, and another on the back of the ear. She initially sought surgery from a Beverly…
A laugh lines filler adds volume to the parenthetical creases around the nose and mouth, known as nasolabial folds, marionette lines or smile lines. Over time, such issues start to become deeper. These signs of aging are generally caused by a combination of genetics, sun exposure, and poor lifestyle habits. In combination, they reduce the skin’s…
Update: In 2016, a peer-reviewed medical journal called Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology published a review on a cohesive polydensified matrix hyaluronic acid fillers which display distinct viscoelastic properties, allowing for better integration and more even distribution. The review focused on different variations of a product called Belotero which is produced using CPM cross linking…
This Manhattan Beach Los Angeles patient of Dr. U was concerned about the worsening signs of redness on his chest due to Rosacea, a chronic, progressive inflammatory skin condition. It typically occurs on the face and neck due to abnormalities in the tiny blood vessels close to the skin which result in persistent redness. Incidences…
Manhattan Beach Patient Thrilled With Results After Laser Tattoo Removal: Tattoos can be a great way to express one’s sense of individuality — but sometimes, they can also serve as unpleasant reminders. The Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles patient, in this case, wanted to have a tattoo removed. The word “Ratko” was inked in a cursive…
Manhattan Beach Patient Learns How to Get Rid of Jowls With Fillers: The jowls are actually the skin and fat tissue beneath the corners of the mouth that sometimes sag below the jawline, due to the aging process. This often develops after an individual turns 50, once facial volume begins to decrease. Once subcutaneous tissue…
Smile lines are also referred to as laugh lines and nasolabial folds. Over time, they develop into deep grooves around the sides of the mouth as the lower face starts to lose volume. This female patient from Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles was concerned about the onset of smile lines and the general loss of plumpness in…
